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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.10, 2,023.83 and 994.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.10, 2,023.83 and 994.86 is: 1,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.10 : 2,023.83 = 994.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.10/2,023.83 = 994.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.10x = 2,023.83 × 994.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.10x = 2,013,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,427.51/1,466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.32

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